Clifford Guy Sparks
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Clifford Guy Sparks
86, a resident of Prairie Grove, is rejoicing in heaven and back with his wife of 66 years. Guy passed away March 25, 2013 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born April 27, 1926 in Dutch Mills, Arkansas, the son of Joel Milas and Martha Jane Carlton Sparks.
Guy was an army veteran of World War II. He was in the grocery business for 25 years on main street of Prairie Grove and then went to work as receiving manager at Montgomery Ward for several years before retiring from the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Prairie Grove.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sparks; two brothers, Homer Sparks and Leo Sparks and one sister, Myrtle Bullington.
He is survived by two daughters, Gyla Thompson and husband Glenn of Lead Hill, Arkansas and Melissa Jameson and husband David of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Terry Jameson, Karen Ossenkop and husband Patrick, Mary Jameson, Laura Doyle and husband Freddie and Jeremy Thompson and wife Julianne; two great grandchildren Alexander and Anthony Doyle.
The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 with funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Dutch Mills Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Jeremy Thompson, Terry Jameson, Freddie Doyle, Patrick Ossenkop, David Bullington, and Logan Beard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jim Rieff, Charles Stills, Ronnie Stone, Bill Morrison, David Robbins, and Doug Lanningham
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church P.O. Box 40 Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753.
86, a resident of Prairie Grove, is rejoicing in heaven and back with his wife of 66 years. Guy passed away March 25, 2013 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born April 27, 1926 in Dutch Mills, Arkansas, the son of Joel Milas and Martha Jane Carlton Sparks.
Guy was an army veteran of World War II. He was in the grocery business for 25 years on main street of Prairie Grove and then went to work as receiving manager at Montgomery Ward for several years before retiring from the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Prairie Grove.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sparks; two brothers, Homer Sparks and Leo Sparks and one sister, Myrtle Bullington.
He is survived by two daughters, Gyla Thompson and husband Glenn of Lead Hill, Arkansas and Melissa Jameson and husband David of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Terry Jameson, Karen Ossenkop and husband Patrick, Mary Jameson, Laura Doyle and husband Freddie and Jeremy Thompson and wife Julianne; two great grandchildren Alexander and Anthony Doyle.
The family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 with funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Dutch Mills Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Jeremy Thompson, Terry Jameson, Freddie Doyle, Patrick Ossenkop, David Bullington, and Logan Beard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jim Rieff, Charles Stills, Ronnie Stone, Bill Morrison, David Robbins, and Doug Lanningham
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church P.O. Box 40 Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation
1:00 pm
First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Dutch Mills Cemetery
North, Row 4, Space A
General
Apr 27, 1926
Mar 25, 2013
86
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Tributes
Guy was one of a kind. His smile, spirit and sense of humor will be missed. Blessings to the family.
Larry Oelrich - friend
Guy was a very kind, funny man. He was always kidding around, he would come up to the office and see if I was "doing anything". He will be missed.
Shawnee Coleman - friend from Peachtree
I always enjoyed Guy coming by the bank to visit after his retirement. He always brought a smile with him and left us all with a smile.
Greg Reed - Friend
Many people knew Guy Sparks. I have known him since I moved here from Clovis New Mexico in 1993. He has been a friend of mine for at least those many years. We who are still living will miss him; however, to those of us who knew him, we know where he is and we know he has been reunited with the love of his life. Godspeed Guy Sparks and say hi to Doward for us.
brian burgess - best friend
My prayers of comfort to you, Gayla & Melissa. What joy there is in knowing your Dad is at rest with the Lord. And that he & your Mom will be together again. Many memories as a child shopping in the IGA with my Mom!!! May God be with you.
And Gayla, I never heard back from Sterling, sorry.
Carol Parks - Family
RIP, my dear friend.
I will always appreciate your giving me one of my first jobs in retail at the Fairway Grocery in Prairie Grove. I have always and will always count you as an inspiration and friend. You and Betty were always very supportive of whatever I pursued in life!
God Bless you and your family!!!
Bill Ramsey - Close Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Visitation
1:00 pm
First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Dutch Mills Cemetery
North, Row 4, Space A
General
Apr 27, 1926
Mar 25, 2013
86
Documents